Letters | Class warfare, alcohol sales, Affordable Care Act

Class warfare

I was reminded of that when I read Edward Wyckoff Williams' piece on the op-ed page of Wednesday's Courier-Journal.

He did state one very clear assumption in his opening sentence: "The Republican Party is engaged in class warfare against poor and middle class white Americans."

Having made that, to him unquestionable, statement, he goes on, without explicitly saying it, to claim there's a secondary goal of the party; to keep the black man in his place.

Working from those two assumptions, Mr. Williams goes on to make a compelling case that the Republican Party, and fiscal conservatives in general, are not only evil but incredibly stupid.

It has apparently never entered Mr. Williams' mind that the goal of fiscal conservatives is a society in which all people are given a chance at the brass ring. And we definitely do not support creation of a dependency class in which children are raised with no understanding of a viable alternative to existing on government hand-outs.

I'm 73 years old. Was the society I grew up in perfect?

Don't make me laugh!

But the "solutions" that the liberals have tried since the LBJ administration have taken a bad situation and made it horrendous!

Recognizing that more of the same is only going to make matters even worse isn't warfare, Mr. Williams.

It's only common sense.

WILLIAM F. CHRISTMAN

Louisville 40258 -

Alcohol sales

Thanks for the recent alcohol ordinance article regarding a ban of package liquor sales for two hours (2 a.m. to 4 a.m.) as well as possibly including beer sales.

This is an important issue.

While this ordinance does not include bars or restaurants, the public has the a right to inform government their stance and should email Metro Council members using MetroCouncilClerk@louis­villeky.gov to ask that all Metro Council members be sent your email.

Currently, District 22 has a pending application for licenses for 5612 Bardstown Road for 4 a.m. hours, Malt Beverage Drink and Retail Drink for the Sol Aztecas near the Pie Kitchen. The legal ad was published Sept. 13 in The Courier-Journal and the public has 30 days to tell their position regarding these licenses.

Public sentiment is important.

The number of licensed outlets in the area, potential for future growth, type of area involved, type of transportation available and financial potential of the area are items that can be commented on. Public comments should be mailed to Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABC), 1003 Twilight Trail, Ste. A-2, Frankfort, Ky. 40601 or email Judy.Manning@ky.gov. Do not delay, act today!

TEENA HALBIG

Louisville 40299 -

Affordable care

Seems interesting at the same time a contributor to the Forum says the Affordable Care Act will increase the number of uninsured, lead to significantly higher insurance premiums for most and less access to health for all, an article on page A11 of the C-J titled, "Report finds cheap rates on exchanges," says six out of 10 people could pay less than $100 a month in premiums.

It also says most states have shown lower rates than anticipated as more insurers enter the market to attract more customers, thus driving down cost through "healthy competition." President Obama has achieved what presidents have tried since Teddy Roosevelt, offering affordable health care for millions of Americans.

By 2016, after two years of health care coverage, Americans will not accept repeal of the ACA. This is what Republicans fear. Thus no Republican in the White House and no Republican control of the House and Senate for years to come.